Site Quality & Food Safety Manager- Greenville, MS

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there's more to being in business than just making a profit. That's the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it's never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It's about how you can grab everything that's within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It's about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we'll all be a little better off. It's that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for Q&FS at site level and ensures that all products leaving the site are safe, legal and in line with expectations. The job holder ensures a trustful, transparent, collaborative way of working with all relevant functions. The job holder is responsible for implementing and sustaining the Mars Quality Management Process, Standards and Systems and partner with PPPI to ensure excellence in implementation of all new or improved products and processes. The job holder is a member of the site management team and represents R&D in all site Q&FS related matters.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

·  Bachelor Degree Food Science or equivalent scientific degree
·  3+ years' experience in a manufacturing technical role within R&D, product development, quality, food safety, operational support, and/or regulatory
·  Previous people manager experience
·  Proven track record of building collaborative and cross functional relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Master Degree Food Science or equivalent scientific degree
·  Preferably experience in Q&FS
·  Previous food experience
·  5+ years' experience in a manufacturing technical role within R&D, product development, quality, food safety, operational support, and/or regulatory
·  Preferably experience in manufacturing plant with 24 / 7 operations
·  Line management experience or proven track record of coaching and developing teams and individuals

Key Responsibilities:

·  Leading and developing the Site Q&FS team and providing the right environment for the team to thrive and deliver to full potential.
·  Develop team members to ensure talented Associates are engaged, motivated and able to progress.
·  Build areas of relevant expertise (capabilities) in the team.
·  Ensure application of best practices and signature tools to optimize Efficiency and Effectiveness
·  Responsible for Q&FS performance of the site.
·  Drives Quality mindset and owns the Q&FS processes, standards and systems, incl. internal and external audits.
·  Ensures compliance to internal and external policies and legal requirements.
·  Leads the implementation of the Mars Global Quality Standards.
·  Owner of PRIMP process and Q&FS related incidents and decisions.
·  Member of the Site leadership team, representing the R&D function and contributing to holistic site development topics and decisions (e.g. talent agenda, site strategy, engagement).

What can you expect from Mars?

·  The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
·  An industry competitive salary and benefits package.
·  To be respected and valued.
·  The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.
·  The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come



Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Nearest Major Market: Mississippi
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